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How far back does this figure represent? This is a rather larage sum.
ReplyDeleteSomehow i suspect that if the collection agency does shake some money out of those people the fines are paid first with restitution to victims a low priority.
ReplyDeleteThe ratio of restitution to fine recovery would be an interesting number to see.
As to the po-po writing tickets they have to support themselves.
The police of course deny this but the reality s that the officer gets to pay for his or her salary by handing out tickets.
It would be interesting to see how much the Court issues in fines vs their cost of operation.
I suspect that the Courts work just like the cops--they fund their operation in part by the amount of fines they issue.
The County attempted to collect these costs as far back as twenty years ago. It doesn't work and it won't work until the courts start co-operating with the County. The Courts should not let the criminal off of probation until their complete debt to society is paid and that includes restitution. It is that simple. The judges and the court system are to blame more than anyone else.
ReplyDelete5:02 is a clown.
ReplyDeleteWhy not offer forgiveness for 80% on the dollar, First, then proceeded with collection agencies?
ReplyDelete7:13, you can only keep someone on probation for so long.
ReplyDelete1:26, that figure goes back many years.
ReplyDeleteThere is a simple solution, I'm a Constable, issue a warrant and I will get compensation for the county.
ReplyDeleteDebt collection agencies do not work.
Fred
I like Fred's idea. Thank you, Fred.
ReplyDeleteThe whole system is in desert need of a overhaul! This is in no way suggesting just fines and costs. The stench of corruption hang in the gloom that is hovering over the Lehigh valley!
ReplyDeleteThere are some good people but like the stench in Allentown that infects many.
Fred’s idea would work only if a Defendant is still on probation.
ReplyDeleteBernie - I have served fines and costs warrants for Monroe County Common Pleas where the defendant was NOT on probation or parole. I don't know what their procedures are or how they go about this but it was for fines, costs and restitution warrant and the person I had in custody was off probation for 5 years at the time.
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